CELEBRATE BROOKLYN Prospect Park Bandshell. It's bound to be compared to the summer concert series in Central Park, but given the quality of the programming here, and the stately beauty of the park and the bandshell, that's O.K. The series turns 25 this year (older than SummerStage), and opens with Joan Armatrading on June 12. There's also a Hal Willner tribute to Leonard Cohen with Rufus and Martha Wainwright and Kate and Anna McGarrigle; the annual African concert with Salif Keita and Oliver Mtukudzi, and the Derek Trucks Band, among others. (718) 855-7882, Ext. 45, http://www.brooklynx.org
(New York Times May 4, 2003)

Wish I could be in the area at that time. Saw Joan in concert once, and she was wonderful. Don't know Hal Willner, but Rufus, Martha, Kate, and Anna will NO doubt do Leonard justice. So, did anyone watch the Rob and Laurie made-for-TV movie last night?

Saturday, June 28
7:30pm
HAL WILLNER'S LEONARD COHEN PROJECT:
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
KATE & ANNA MCGARRIGLE
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT
MARC RIBOT
AND MANY MORE...
A host of special guest performers, including some surprise additions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief, fête Canadian poet/songwriter extraordinaire Leonard Cohen with interpretations of his music and writing in a once-in-a-lifetime concert.

I've gone to the site and perused the event. The line-up for this celebration is excellent and well worth anyone in proximity and affordability going to it. They certainly leave it open to interpretation on one who would cause us to rub our eyes in disbelief......